24 Dec 2017

THE CHRISTMAS TALE OF ELAINE GALE.

The story starts with 3 siblings Claire, Ben and Daniel, building a snow queen in the garden, as all children do. Claire begins to create a story around the evil snow queen and before long she explains how Elaine Gale – the evil snow queen has placed a spell on all children to be naughty so that when Santa checks his naughty and nice list no-one has been good and thus no presents are needed.

Happy with their days work they head back in for tea, but soon realise that their story is unfolding in front of their eyes. Realising they are the only ones who can stop Elaine Gale they start about a journey to overcome her evil plan and restore Christmas before it’s too late.

- Book Blurb from The Christmas Tale Of Elaine Gale Website (Click on the author's or illustrator's name to take you there)

Before we start, dear faint of heart, I give you warning fair.

- First Sentence

And with despair, said youngest Claire, "You're such a fraidy cat,

She's made of snow, not skin and bones, you can't be scared of that."

Memorable Moment, Page unnumbered

SOURCE: Received from the author with thanks.

READ FOR: Not applicable.

MY THOUGHTS: What is sure to become a seasonal tradition in the Terry household. And not just in our household I'm sure. Way up there with classics such as Twas The Night Before Christmas, I'm sure The Christmas Tale Of Elaine Gale will become a firm favourite with all who read it.

A unique Christmas tale written in verse that with its wicked queen who 'hates St. Nick and his stupid reindeer' boasts a wonderful pantomime style villain albeit it one with a difference ... Oh yes it does!*

At over ninety pages and with some fairly challenging rhymes perhaps not the best book for less confident readers but what better way than to curl up with a hot chocolate and have someone read you such a wonderfully seasonal tale.* See my 2009 post of Pantomime here for explanation.

The first and only seasonal book I've read this year. I think I got so disappointed in reading 'Christmas' books that had only the vaguest mention of Christmas that I made a conscious effort not to read any but I couldn't resist this one.

Merry Christmas wee love. I don't have any traditional books I read, did have a movie we used to always watch. Now I just aim to read a few festive books and have just turned the last page on my current read. xxx

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LITTLE KITTY THE CAT BURGLAR {CHAPTER 1 WRITTEN BY YOURS TRULY}

THE MEMBER OF A VERY SPECIAL TRIBE.

A Geordie lass, rumoured to have been born with a paperback in my hand, I spend my days reading and reviewing books here on Pen and Paper. A lover of hedgehogs as well as cats, I also enjoy writing and receiving letters and am quite the movie buff. My taste in films almost as eclectic as my tastes in novels!

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TIS TRUE, I ONLY HAVE A KITCHEN BECAUSE IT CAME WITH THE HOUSE.

THE READING LOG OF YOURS TRULY .....

CURRENTLY READING ... Zelda's Cut by Philippa Gregory

LAST READ ...Carved In Bone by Jefferson Bass

NEXT ... Ginger Kid by Steve Hofstetter

TOTAL NUMBER OF BOOKS READ & REVIEWED ... 974*

TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES READ AND REVIEWED ... 271,441

NUMBER OF BOOKS READ & REVIEWED ON BEHALF OF THE AUTHOR/PUBLISHER ... 13**

* These totals are a record ALL books read from the onset of Pen and Paper in April 2009 including those received from authors/publishers both pre and post January 2018 to the present day.

** This total is a record of all books read and reviewed on behalf of the author/publisher SINCE January 2018 to the present day. TT